🍷🔥 𝗟é𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟵 🍽️✨We’re heading to 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (virtually!) to chat with Valerie Mnuchin, proprietor of Léon 1909, the intimate and inviting restaurant that’s bringing French and Italian-inspired wood-fired cuisine to the East End.With a focus on seasonal ingredients, warm hospitality, and a timeless dining experience, Léon 1909 has quickly become a must-visit destination for food lovers near and far.Listen in as we dive into Valerie’s inspiration, the story behind the restaurant, and what makes Léon 1909 a standout spot on Shelter Island. https://www.leon1909.com/Originally aired 2/21/2025💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

🎭🎬 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿!🎙️

Located at the historic 𝗦𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗖) is on a mission to create an inclusive cultural hub where our community can come together to be entertained, educated, and inspired through film, live performances, fine art, and more.
NFAC is also working hard to 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿and ensure accessibility for all—starting with their upcoming 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮: 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀! 🌟

🎟️ Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party
📅 March 2, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Sapan Greenport Theatre

Step onto the red carpet in your Oscar-worthy attire, enjoy handcrafted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting Silent & Live Auction—all while supporting a powerful mission: adding an elevator to make the theater accessible for all! 🎭✨

Listen in to our chat with Tony Spiridakis - film director, writer, actor, producer and playwright best known for such films as Queens Logic, Tinseltown, The Last Word, If Lucy Fell and Ash Tuesday. He is the writer of Ezra, which he produced with director Tony Goldwyn, William Horberg, and Jon Kilik. Tony shares about their vision, the gala, and how YOU can help support the arts on the North Fork!https://www.northfork-artscenter.org/

Originally aired 2/14/2024

💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.

https:www.nofolive.com

Tucked away in Greenport, The Lin Beach House is a beautifully restored hotel and event space that offers dreamy rooms and a tranquil escape for guests looking to unwind. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or planning a special gathering, this charming spot feels like home from the moment you arrive.

Listen in to our chat with owner 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗳𝗳 (also co-founder of Matchbook Distilling Co.) and Sophie Dawson, about what makes The Lin Beach House such a unique destination on the North Fork!

Tune in and get inspired for your next getaway or staycation.

Originally aired 2/7/2024💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

❄️🎉 Missed our LIVE chat about Southold WinterFest? Catch the replay now! 🎙️

We sat down to talk with Jennifer Del Vaglio of Southold Town's Economic Development Committee, all about the 4th Annual Southold WinterFest, happening Saturday, February 8th from 10 AM – 3 PM—a true Norman Rockwellesque celebration of community!

✨ 50 local business exhibits
🎶 Live music & DJ
🎨 Face painting & caricature artists
❄️ Ice sculpting & jugglers
🍽️ Free food & beverage samples
🎁 Prizes & special events

Don’t miss out on this free, family-friendly event showcasing the best of Southold! Watch/listen to our full conversation to get all the details!

Originally aired 1/31/2025 💙 Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home. https:www.nofolive.com

☕ Today at NOFO LIVE, we’re sitting down with Travis Zurawski from @visitpanoramica , Peconic’s newest coffee shop that’s all about The World of Tomorrow!
Panoramica is an 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗳é designed to transport you to a retro-futuristic world where the art of design reigns supreme. Think train station café meets a stylish future—all set in the historic Jefferson Store in Peconic, NY.
The space was built and designed by artist 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮 @ricky.teevee creating the vibes that make it truly one of a kind.
Listen in to hear the story behind this incredible space and what makes Panoramica a must-visit spot!

🌊❄️ Get ready for some 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 on NOFO LIVE ! We’re diving into the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 with Patricia Garcia Gomez, who will chat with Sunita & Tracy about this incredible cold-water community and their upcoming 3rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, January 26th at Veterans Beach in Mattituck.
🐻‍❄️ The 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 is a group of cold-water enthusiasts who embrace the thrill and benefits of open-water swimming, finding adventure, calm, and deep connection with nature and each other.
🔥 Plus, hear from Kim Barbour from 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝘀, one of the local organizations benefiting from the plunge fundraiser!
💙 Last year, over 300 plungers braved the icy waters—this year, the goal is 500! And guess what? 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲!
Want to support? Donate, plunge, or cheer us on! 🌊❄️ https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/NFPBPLUNGE/team/NOFOLIVEPODCAST

🎙️Harbor Pet is more than just a pet store – it’s a community hub for pet lovers, offering the largest selection of raw diets in Greenport with a strong focus on holistic, natural care. From homeopathic and herbal remedies to their very own Life is Gruff Treats, baked right in their Greenport commercial bakery, this shop has it all!
🐕 Harbor Pet blends boutique and mainstream products like Primal, Orijen, Stella & Chewy’s, and Blue Buffalo. Plus, their nautical-themed treats and toys make them a true gem on the North Fork.
💚 Listen in to our conversation with co-owner Kim Loper, to learn more about their mission, their products (did you know they offer a self was dog station and their dedication to our community.

Listen in as your favorite co-hosts, Sunita Narma and Tracy Kessler, chat with the amazing co-owners of 𝙑𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙞𝙤𝙨—Verona and Melissa! 🌟 Located in the heart of Greenport, this creative art studio is where “Ve” and “Me” come together to inspire community through art. 🎨✨ But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to partner with Veme Studios for a special 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 happening 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮❟ 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝟭𝟲𝙩𝙝, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝟱-𝟳 𝙋𝙈🖌️📋 🌟 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮! Craft your 2025 Vision Board with us—a personalized collage that reflects your goals and dreams for the year ahead. We’ll provide all the supplies, inspiration, and guidance you need. Just bring your imagination! Link in bio to rsvp for event (space is limited so don’t wait too long) 🗓️ Mark your calendars: ✅ Vision Board Workshop: Thursday, Jan 16 | 5-7 PM Let’s manifest your best year yet—together! 🌈 https://vemestudios.com/collections/frontpage/products/nofo-live-vision-board Originally aired 1/3/2025